Boris Rankov Book order
Dr. Boris Rankov is a professor of Roman history whose work delves deeply into the military and administrative structures of the Roman Empire. His research focuses on the Roman army, military staff officers, and the daily life within the empire, drawing on his expertise in epigraphy and archaeology. Rankov brings meticulous historical accuracy and an engaging narrative style to his writing, breathing life into the past for contemporary readers. His approach is characterized by a blend of scholarly rigor and an ability to make complex historical subjects accessible.
- 2010
- 1994
The Praetorian Guard
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The Praetorian Guard of Imperial Rome was the power behind the throne, with the ability to make or break an emperor. As the main body of troops in Rome, they were the emperor's instrument to discourage plotting and rebellion and to crush unrest. The emperor's most immediate line of defence, they could also be his most deadly enemies. This book details the organization, dress and history of the Praetorian Guard from the time of the late Republic to the Guard's effective destruction at the battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Numerous illustrations vividly depict the uniforms and weaponry of this elite fighting unit.
